Meet Karen
As a quiet dreamer and avid people watcher I’ve learned that leaders who know themselves and have the courage to live their beliefs make the biggest impact at work and in the world. They also seem to have a lot more fun.
I see organizations as living, breathing, evolving systems that, with clear intentions, can create communities where people grow and thrive. I’ve been fortunate to serve on the executive teams of two of Canada’s largest corporations, participate on numerous boards and I am the founder of YOSSA*. Today I champion those leading big messy transformations.
Originally from New Brunswick, I am a proud Canadian, who currently calls Calgary home with my husband Jason. As our boys are off creating their own stories, I continue to explore and share.
Grew up in Riverview and Shediac NB
Studied and worked in Sackville, Saint John, Fredericton, NB and Halifax, NS
Shorter stays in Ottawa, and Hamilton, NZ
Fell in love with Montreal, QC
Work trips to Rimouski, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Now call Calgary, AB home
Play trips to Fernie.
Travelled to more than 40 countries.
Love the North
Fascinated by neuro education.
Swam in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans (Parlee Beach remains my favourite).
Taken three sabbaticals. The most recent to travel the world together with our children.
My husband coxed me to do a Via Ferrata for our 25th anniversary.
Co-founded The Women’s Leadership Foundation
Chair of the Alberta Children’s Hospital foundation
Jarislowsky Co-Fellow, Haskayne Business School, University of Calgary
Founder of YOSSA
Created Little Books of Big Somethings with a team of talented artists.
Experience
Corporate Teams
EVP Enbridge - People, Planet and Partners (corporate services) and Chief Transformation Officer Enbridge 2011-2018.
President TELUS - Business Solutions, Quebec, Partner solutions (wholesale) and International 2004-2010
The New Brunswick Telephone Company - Critical Learning 1991-1998
Board
Awards
Top 40 Under 40
WXN Top 100
YMCA Women of Distinction
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
CWC Woman of the Year
